Administrative Assistant II — 12-Month, Bilingual

Proviso Township High Schools District 209; Maywood (IL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Proviso Township High Schools is seeking a capable Administrative Assistant II (12 month) to join the Special Education Office. The role involves serving as primary contact, managing calendars, maintaining Power School, and ensuring accurate records and clear communications for students, families and staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong MS Office skills, fast typing, attention to detail and the ability to work independently under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualificações

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Typing skills of 60 words per minute.
• Sound foundation in grammar and spelling.
• Ability to lead and direct.
• Aptitude for detailed work.
• Knowledge of filing and record keeping.
• Ability to work independently.
• Confidential information handling.
• Ability to follow directions and establish rapport with faculty, staff, and students.

Responsabilidades

• Be primary point of contact for inquiries and requests.
• Respond to calls, emails and letters; direct inquiries.
• Welcome students and families to the Special Education Office.
• Coordinate correspondence among students, families, attendance office and others.
• Manage schedules and calendars; maintain Power School content.
• Maintain records in the Special Education Office.
• Budget management and purchasing supplies; track inventory.
• Write and distribute routine reports; compile data.
• Proofread and edit documents for spelling/grammar and policy compliance.
• Maintain updated contact information while respecting confidentiality.
• Stay informed on processes and policies related to student records.
• Fulfill other secretarial duties as needed.
• The candidate should prioritize tasks and work with minimal supervision.

Conhecimentos

MS Word

MS Excel

Typing 60 wpm

Grammar & spelling

Leadership

Attention to detail

Filing & record keeping

Independent work

Confidentiality

Communication

Formação

Post high school education

Ferramentas

Power School

Descrição da vaga

Grade Level II: Administrative Assistant II JobID: 9740

• Position Type:
  Administrative Assistant/ Administrative Assistant - 12-Months
  
  

Position Type:
Administrative Assistant/ Administrative Assistant - 12-Months

Date Posted:
7/15/2026

Location:
Proviso East High School

Date Available:
Upon Approval

Closing Date:
Until Filled

POSITION TITLE: Administrative Assistant II (12 month)
REPORTS TO: Principal, Assistant Principal
LEVEL: Classification II 12 Months

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Experience or Training

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Typing skills of 60 words per minute

Sound foundation in grammar and spelling

Ability to lead and direct

Aptitude for detailed work

Knowledge of filing and record keeping

Ability to work independently

Ability to maintain confidential information in a professional manner

Ability to follow directions and establish good rapport with faculty, staff, and students

Desired Experience or Training

Bilingual

Post high school education

2-5 years of secretarial experience

Understanding of main office procedures

Working knowledge of computer operations

Special Requirements of the Position

Evidence of successful experience and of a strong attendance record

Willingness to schedule vacation around job requirements

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Expected to serve as backup person for at least three or four other persons in the office in case of emergency

Professional demeanor and attitude

Trustworthy, able to respect confidentiality

Familiarity with office organization techniques

Capable of multitasking; strong time management

Well-organized, detail-oriented

Strong writing ability

Excellent verbal communication

Proficient with computers, especially in MS Office

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ideal candidates for the position need to be comfortable being the primary point of contact for all manners of inquiries and requests.

Secretary Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to calls, emails, and routine letters; direct inquiries to the appropriate person in a friendly professional manner
• Welcome and greet students and families that visit the Special Education Office.
• Manage correspondance between student, family, attendance office and others that relate to matters of the Special Education Office.
• Manage schedules and calendars;
• Maintain content management system (Power School)
• Manage records housed in the Special Education Office.
• Maintain budget and purchase supplies for the Special Education Office; track inventory of Special Education Office supplies
• Write and distribute routinereports; compile data and prepare reports
• Proofread and edit documents to ensure proper spelling and grammar as well as compliance with company policy; recommend revisions as needed
• Maintain updated contact information for company students, parents, suppliers, as related to the function of the Special Education Office; keep such information confidential
• Have current knowledge of information pertinent to processes, policies and procedures related to student records and the Special Education Office.
• Fulfill other secretarial duties as needed

The ideal candidate for the position of secretary can prioritize tasks and is motivated to complete work with minimal supervision.

Note: This job description is designed to provide guidelines and direction for accomplishing goals and objectives. It covers the essential responsibilities and activities involved in the effective execution of this position. It is not all encompassing or all exhaustive. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual currently holding this position may perform additional duties




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